Combine Stringfellow’s decades of experience providing industry leading support for Engineered Wood Products (EWP) and a complete line up of I-Joists, premium grade Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) and Rimboard from International Beams (IB) and you’ve got a winning combination.

The IB Solid Sawn Wood I Joist Advantage

Builders want building products that make the process of building easier, faster and more profitable.

International Beams (IB) Solid Sawn Wood floor and roof framing I Joists give builders what they’re looking for.

Plus homeowners appreciate the stiff, sound floor IB I Joists provide.

There are many advantages to building with IB I-Joists. For one, traditional framing lumber (2 x 8 and 2 x 10) is prone to splitting, warping, shrinking, bowing and twisting, often resulting in floors that squeak and expensive callbacks.

IB engineered wood products, including its Solid Sawn Wood I-Joists are manufactured under controlled conditions resulting in dimensionally stable products which virtually eliminates these problems. Combine this advantage with those listed below and you'll quickly appreciate why the IB building system is becoming the builder’s preferred choice.

Advantages and Benefits

• IB I Joists lightweight construction, ease of handling, strength and long spans result in lower overall labor and material cost compared to solid lumber.
• Wide flanges provide a larger gluing and nailing surface for floor and roof sheathing.
• Traditional framing tools and fasteners make installation of IB engineered wood I beams fast and easy.
• Compared to traditional framing lumber, IB I Joists span longer distances, allowing the joist spacing to be wider, so there are fewer pieces to handle and install.
• IB I Joists are more uniform in strength, stiffer and straighter than regular framing lumber.
• Openings can be strategically cut in the I Joist web to allow for wiring, duct work and plumbing.
• FSC certified. LEED, Green Globes and National Building Standard Green Point credits are attainable.

The full product line of IB I-Joists (9.5" to 24" depths and lengths up to 52') allow builders to maximize the structural performance of floors and roofing, save time and money, yet deliver a higher quality floor or roof.

Engineered for high performance, manufactured to uniform dimensions and backed up by one of finest technical and sales teams in the industry, IB I Joists simply make designing and building with engineered wood easier, faster and more profitable.

Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL)

Providing the superior performance and durability of engineered wood, International Beams Laminated Veneer Lumber is perfectly suited to spans bearing heavy loads and multi-span applications.

The normal problems associated with increased lumber sizes – like decreased dimensional stability and uniformity – do not apply to International Beams LVL, which utilizes ultrasonically tested and graded Douglas Fir veneer with evenly dispersed natural defects.

Engineered for Quality

Checking is minimized because IB LVL is cured in a controlled process in which waterproof adhesives boost stability and reduce warps and twists. IB LVL is machine ripped to generate uniform size and rigid, flat surfaces with inherently superior nail-holding characteristics.

You can be assured of consistent high performance when IB LVL is handled and installed in accordance with International Beams LVL Installation Guide.

Rimboard

IB Rimboard Ultra

International Beams has added IB Rimboard Ultra to its line up of superior engineered wood products. Its increased strength, recognized performance, convenient packaging, and prompt delivery make IB Rimboard Ultra the best choice.

We know our success is based on our customer’s satisfaction, not just with our products but with our customer service, flexible packaging sizes, and overall experience. Our goal is to help you increase your turns and lower your inventory costs – so don’t settle for ordinary Rimboard, complete your floor package with International Beams Rimboard Ultra!

Moisture Protection

IB Rimboard Ultra is paper wrapped and edge sealed for greater protection and superior dimensional stability both in the lumber yard and on the job site.

Easy Handling

IB Rimboard Ultra is manufactured in 12’ lengths for easy handling, minimal trimming and faster installation. ValuPak and MiniPak packaging sizes are available. IB Rimboard Ultra can be produced to any depths to suit conventional framing, I-joists as well as open web systems.